Interviews

Leaders, alumni, and staff reflect on how Digital Divide Data (DDD) creates opportunities for youth in Kenya, Cambodia, and Laos, builds lasting professional skills, and adapts to a changing technology landscape. Discover personal stories, practical lessons, and insights into DDD's journey.

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Alumni

“Just imagine what would have happened to DDD if it hadn't changed with the times.”

Akkhasone Vilivong

“It's a place that empowers people, and when they leave, they can grow on their own.”

Bobbee Thothong, Amphone Lorkham, Phonethavy Khommaly, and Harn Thoummaly

“Being at DDD helped me gain skills that put me on an equal footing with others who had a better foundation.”

Chansamai Phommachan

“I feel I contributed to Cambodia’s broader workforce.”

“Over time, my salary has increased nearly 70 times.”

Emmelda Millicent Amolloh, Samuel Mayoti, and Fredrick Soo Nzioka

"What I learned at DDD is that whatever task you’re assigned, do it with passion."

Evance Omondi Osee

“It prepared me to be the leader that I am becoming.”

Grace Mbaye, Marion Ngoya, and Sora Qalla Sora

“The biggest achievements are the income, the knowledge, and the time-management skills I gained.”

“I am able to support my family and I can support my younger brother to study.”

Lathtanaphone Keomanythan

“No matter what job you do, the skills from DDD are always useful.”

Lun Chansothida

“Working at DDD gave me continuous learning and growth opportunities.”

Metta Thippavong

“Without that opportunity, I don’t think I would have been able to continue my education or reach where I am today.”

Ngeth Angkeaphal

“It almost changed everything — from leaving poverty to building my career path, shaping my mindset, and giving me vision.”

“DDD gave me more than just skills—it changed my mindset.”

“Even if I impact just one more person, and they in turn impact others, that ripple can change the world.”

“No matter how fast technology develops, basic computer skills remain necessary.”

Thanhvar Phouthamaxang

“Alumni from DDD have contributed significantly to national development.”

Thip Nouansyvong

“I felt the desire to do something for people with disabilities like myself. I had learned how to help and share opportunities while at DDD.”

Thongchanh Inthachak

“I survived, so I wanted to help others survive, too.”

Treng Kuy Chheng, Sithsophary Nhev, Sam Vanna, Sabun Ou, and Keo Socheat

“With the salary and resources I earn, I can share … and solve family financial problems.”

“I have become the backbone of my family—the one they rely on for financial stability and support.”

Founders & Board of Directors

“Understand what the trends are. Don't be complacent, just keep learning.”

"DDD has to continually think about its relevance."

"People gain a certain level of professionalism that's extremely valuable for them as they progress in their career."

Jaeson Rosenfeld

“Ultimately, income gives a lot of agency to people.”

Jeremy Hockenstein

“They had these jobs and they became breadwinners of their family.”

Kathryn Lucatelli

"DDD is always adapting to the environment, to the market, and to the demand."

“For us, growth needs to be inclusive, it needs to be sustainable, and it needs to be profitable.”

Michael Chertok

"They'll find the virtuous mission proposition appealing, but ... it's got to make good business sense."

“This is what is exciting. It's that possibility that we can keep transforming Cambodian society.”

“We are trying to figure out the sweet spot, to find where the market potential is big enough that we should build up knowledge in that space.”

Stefan Kappeler

Staff

“DDD and the whole BPO concept says, I'm going to add jobs that were not in the economy before.”

Amolo Ng’weno

“There's no skill that I feel was not taught here”

Catherine Mwangi

“If I go, someone else will replace me, and that will help them as well to reach a place that I have.”

“You have to adapt and grow with the technology.”

Jackjared Odhiambo

“It's a starter pack, basically, for life.”

“When people have low technological skills, it will impact our country's development.”

Phabphada Dokbouathong

“Being successful, whether it's in Cambodia or Laos or Kenya, is a process of a shared negotiation of meaning.”

“It's one opportunity that I've never taken for granted… It gave me the drive.”

“DDD wants to be part of policy discussions with the government… and improve the ecosystem in the country where we operate.”

“We need to adapt our learning culture to AI and coding.”

Viengsone Keosychanh